Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Ethiopia
Source: Construction Review
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, located on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia. The project, which began in April 2011, is nearing completion at 96.4% and is expected to generate over 5 gigawatts of electricity annually, significantly increasing Ethiopia's power supply and enabling it to become a major regional power exporter.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Construction Review
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, located on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia. The project, which began in April 2011, is nearing completion at 96.4% and is expected to generate over 5 gigawatts of electricity annually, significantly increasing Ethiopia's power supply and enabling it to become a major regional power exporter. |
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Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-01-21 |
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